Schumann and Behn: Love in Words and Music with Harriet Walter

Schedule

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

St Paul's Church | Canterbury, EN

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An enchanting evening which delves into the lives of trailblazing women Aphra Behn and Clara Schumann to explore the profound connections between love, music, and literature.
The concert features Ensemble Serafin performing piano trios by Clara Schumann and Brahms, bridged by poignant excerpts from poems and letters read by Harriet Walter (subject to availability), promising an unforgettable celebration of love where words and music beautifully intertwine.
In partnership with the Aphra Behn Society
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St Paul's Church, 11 Church Street St Pauls, Canterbury, CT1 1, United Kingdom

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